Imaging anatomy of the vidian canal and its clinical significance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vidian neurectomy (VN) is an effective surgical treatment for severe allergic rhinitis (AR). However, little research has been conducted on the imaging anatomy of the vidian canal (VC). This study aimed to analyze the computed tomography (CT) imaging of the VC and its surrounding structures and investigate the morphometric characteristics and clinical significance of VN.

Methods

We analyzed 118 paranasal sinus CT scans (55 male and 63 female patients), with axial, coronal, and sagittal slices being used in the study.

Results

Among the 118 patients in this study, the average length of the VC in male and female patients was 14.00±3.35 and 12.51±3.42 mm, respectively; the transverse diameter of the posterior segment of the VC in females was larger than that in

SUBMITTER: Gong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722035 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature